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Ahriman - The Early Years (2008)

2010-03-29T06:15:00.000-07:00

Counrty : Hungary
Genre : Black Metal

01. Transylvania
02. The Gate (Intro)
03. Faceless
04. Idols from the Garden
05. Freezing Tears
06. Transylvania
07. Lord of the Winter
08. Song of the Wind (Outro)
09. Altars of Forest
10. The Moon
11. Darkness from the Firecircle
12. Prayer of my Sad Spirit in a Black Church
13. The Ancient Empire
14. Faceless
15. Beyond
16. Twilight Tillage Dawn (bonus track, previously unreleased)

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Demonic Resurrection - A Darkness Descends (2005)

2010-03-29T06:09:00.000-07:00

Country : India
Genre : Symphonic Black Metal

01. Prelude To Darkness
02. Dreams Of The Dead
03. Apocalyptic Dawn
04. Behind The Mask Of God
05. Carnival Of Depravity
06. Spirits Of The Mystic Mountains
07. Where Shadows Lie
08. A Darkness Descends
09. Invoking The Demons
10. Frozen Portrait
11. The Summoning
12. Overture To Glory

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Folk Stone - Folk Stone (2008)

2010-03-25T05:31:00.000-07:00

Country : Italy
Genre : Folk Metal

01. Intro
02. Folkstone
03. Briganti di Montagna
04. Rocce Nere
05. Avanti
06. In Taberna (In Vino Veritas)
07. Oltre il Tempo
08. Con Passo Pesante
09. Lo Stendardo
10. Igni Cena (Schelmish cover)
11. Alza il Corno
12. Outro

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Ancient - The Cainian Chronicle (1996)

2010-03-25T05:21:00.000-07:00

Country : Norway
Genre : Melodic Black Metal

01. Ponderous Moonlighting
02. The Curse
03. Lilith's Embrace
04. Disciplines Of Caine / Zillah And The Crone
05. At The Infernal Portal (Canto III)
06. Cry Of Mariamne
07. Prophecy Of Gehenna
08. Song Of Kaiaphas
09. Exu
10. The Pagan Cycle
11. Homage To Pan

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Legions of Hoar Frost - Bringers of the Black Flame (2009)

2010-03-19T06:28:00.000-07:00

Country : USA
Genre : Symphonic Black Metal

01. Birth of Fire
02. Bringers of the Black Flame
03. Virgins of the Black Sun
04. Victory in Death
05. Christian Genocide
06. Chosen to Rule
07. Thelema Xeper Deitus
08. Into Nothingness
09. Black Dragon Ov Chaos
10. Consume Eternity
11. With Air and Smoke
12. Blood of the Virgin
13. The Will of Darkness

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Announcement !!

2010-02-28T05:48:00.000-08:00

Site will be temporary closed. I had no time to update for now. I will start post by middle or end of March. Sorry for inconvenient caused. Ty for your support.

Skiltron - Beheading the Liars (2008)

2010-02-19T05:32:00.000-08:00

Country : Argentina
Genre : Power Metal

01. Skiltron
02. The Beheading
03. I'm What You've Done
04. Praying is Nothing
05. Calling Out
06. The Vision of Blind Harry
07. Hate Dance
08. Signs, Symbols and the Marks of Man
09. Let the Spirit Be
10. Fast and Wild
11. Crides (Calling Out – Occitan version)

My Comment
They been said as pioneer in this scene. Coz of? they argentine and only few argentine getting in this scene. Well whatever, lets hear them. Starts with intro speech in "Skiltron" then come with scottish big pipe over the way. Vocal are quite like Blind Guardian, with folklore lyrics. Music arrangement was really awesome. Simple and fun galloping riff supporting charming drum beat. "The Beheading" using Mandolin and whistle. Now the vocal much higher from "Skiltron". The good thing is they still have solo guitar. Try heard changeover rythm in "Signs, Symbols and Mark of Man". Incredible beat so far ^^. Overall, its more than i predicted. Really well produced album. Good refreshing folklore..or i can say celtic. Highly Recommended.

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Gamma Ray - To the Metal (2010)

2010-02-19T05:10:00.000-08:00

Country : Germany
Genre : Power Metal

01. Empathy
02. All You Need To Know
03. Time To Live
04. To The Metal
05. Rise
06. Mother Angel
07. Shine Forever
08. Deadlands
09. Chasing Shadows
10. No Need To Cry

My Comment
They are lagendary...and they now back with new album after 3 years. After two previous album they has been critic to be like Judas Priest, lets see how this album are. So far from my opition, this album is not solid and not much memorial track and more less glow. Yet still quite far from what their archieve before.Maybe "Mother Angel" would is my selected track. Btw originality and idea has been seen grown. Elaboration and lyrics are much nicer. Combination riff and keyboard making old power atmosphere has their talented. Maybe a little kick up then they will glow again. Well i still yet respect them for all old power sound and riff comparing to new power comers. For mark i give 7/10. Yet for all power fans, grab it.

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Timeless Miracle - Into the Enchanted Chamber (2005)

2010-02-18T04:38:00.000-08:00

County : Sweeden
Genre : Melodic Power Metal

01. Curse of the Werewolf
02. Witches of Black Magic
03. Into the Enchanted Chamber
04. The Devil
05. The Red Rose
06. A Minor Intermezzo
07. Return of the Werewolf
08. Memories
09. The Gates of Hell
10. Down to the Gallows
11. The Dark Side Forest
12. The Voyage

My Comment
Sweedish power metal scene has grown rapidly leading with many top band such as Hammerfall, Falconer, Dream Evil, DragonLand, Noctunal Rites and others. Timeless Miracle bringing chearful epic rythm with catch riff and powerful. Tempos range from all-out speed, to slow and ballad, mostly in all song. This is Power Metal all the way, but there are just enough twists and turns to keep things consistently interesting. Not very heavy yet really enjoying and good sweedish influence. Many of the melodies on “Into The Enchanted Chamber” show a strong Folk influence mix Gamma Ray, Freedom Call, Sonata Artica, Elvenking. Its was great album btw. Also with mix with keyboard, violin and backing guitar, for sure they will pawn u down. 1st few track was superb. Soft but powerful. Recommended this album to all Power Lovers.

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Freedom Call - Legend of the Shadowking (2010)

2010-02-14T20:31:00.000-08:00

Counrty : Germany

Genre : Power Metal

01. Out of the Ruins
02. Thunder God
03. Tears of Babylon
04. Merlin - Legend of the Past
05. Resurrection Day
06. Under the Spell of the Moon
07. Dark Obsession
08. The Darkness
09. Remember!
10. Ludwig II - Prologue
11. The Shadowking
12. Merlin - Requiem
13. Kingdom of Madness
14. A Perfect Day

My Comment
Freedom Call are back with new album in Jan 2010..woot !! with new basist join the force in 2009, hoping he will done a great job. Bringing 14 epic track, not much change in their concept. I can just compare with Eternity (not yet listen to Dimension). For me, the band really shown up in Eternity better than this one. What did happen? not much effort? maybe...sound was epic but very simple and not really attract listener. So far "ThunderGod" much shown than other track. "Merlin - Legend of Past" is more like Gamma Ray style. Symphonic also less and not much catch my attention. I quite dissapointed with this album. I hoping they can be better in next album. Good luck

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Exciter - New Testament (2004)

2010-02-13T08:05:00.000-08:00

Country : Canada
Genre : Thrash/Speed Metal

01. Rising Of The Dead
02. Violence & Force
03. Rule With An Iron Fist
04. Rain Of Terror
05. Brutal Warning
06. Victims Of Sacrifice
07. The Dark Command
08. I Am The Beast
09. Pounding Metal
10. Stand Up And Fight
11. Heavy Metal Maniac
12. Blackwitch
13. Burn At The Stake
14. Long Live And Loud
15. Ritual Death

My Comment
Exiter is one of legendary band that formed in 1980. Afterwards, they come together and making this compilation compile their top song over time. btw i not hear yet their album "Thrash,Speed,Burn" releasing in 2008, so i cant comment further. Despite the music under speed and thrash, they manage to coins 80s speed thrash band in that era. Vocal from Dan Beehler is bit like King Diamond, Iron maiden. For sound, its like 70% thrash 30% speed. The good thing is their re-recording back some song to produce quality sound. For rythm, it was catchy and noisy. Special thanks for godspeed solo by John Ricci (he the oldest member here). Great flamenco in "blackwitch".Well btw its good album to hear. Good for them to re-live and continue again speed thrash scene for future listener.

live long life heavy metal maniac XD

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Oranssi Pazuzu - Muukalainen Puhuu (2009)

2010-02-13T06:09:00.000-08:00

Country : Finland
Genre : Psychedalic Black Metal

01. Korppi
02. Danjon Nolla
03. Kangastus 1968
04. Suuri Pää Taivaasta
05. Myöhempien Aikojen Pyhien Teatterin Rukoilijasirkka
06. Dub Kuolleen Porton Muistolle
07. Muukalainen Puhuu
08. Kerettiläinen Vuohi

My Comment
This is 1st album by them. Feeling like sitting in outerspace while enjoying scary and dark atmosphere. They mix with classical rythm, clean sound, spooky keyboard effect and good growl. its like in 70s song with black influence. Lyrics are in finnish lang. As putting BM component to their song, for me it just 40%. Other was emotinonal and bit depressive. To be as 1st album, they give good effort to make their own music. Originality is most important for them. They succesfully made their unique style to lead the band. Furthermore i recommended this album for all listener. Salute them and cant wait for their next album.

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Hermh - Cold+Blood+Messiah (2008)

2010-02-07T06:36:00.000-08:00

Country : Poland
Genre : Symphonic Black Metal

01.Hairesis
02.Instrumentum Diaboli
03.Eyes of the Blind Lamb
04.Lord Shall Be Revealed
05.I Bring You Fear
06.Sin Is The Law
07.Gnosis
08.Who Can Be Against Us
09.In My Flesh I See God

My Comment
Vampiric Poland come to life. Hermh followed few Polish band such as Behemoth (ex former member b4), Darzamat, Vesania, Graveland. Well nothing much can expected to their path following symphonic BM like Vesania. Despite the theatrical BM that they mix with symphonical image, they had open new wave for symponic era. With full grim and blasphemy over all the song, i bet this album gonna rape u up. The guitars and the keyboards (the main melody makers) are bound by an almost anarchic structure that characterizes the whole album. Much talented band. Well, i recommended this album as your collection.

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Ethereal - Shroud of Flesh (2000)

2010-02-06T04:24:00.000-08:00

Country: Colombia
Genre : Symphonic Black Metal

01. Of Pleasure And Pain
02. Withered Within
03. Evil's Black Sweetheart
04. My Dearest Dread
05. Leave Me Torture
06. Behind Angel's Purity
07. I'm Feeling
08. Scent Of Lure
09. As Sad As Beautiful
10. Scent Of Skin
11. Fear Of The Dark (Iron Maiden Cover)

My Comment
For me this album is quite preferred to Symp BM lover. "Of Pleasure and Pain" start with noisy technical riff + violin and female choir (Ana). Its not very good start but manage to make good rythm later. Maybe i can say it like Draconian + COF. Rythm was epic. Vocal are in high pitch scream. Now with "Withered Within". I bet this will be my fav track among others. Rythm was catchy following by epical flute and synth to make an awesome atmosphere. Really good combination and elaboration. "Evil Black Sweetheart" for me not really good standup track. They drag up rythm too much. "My Dearest Dread" won as horrible spooky underwater atmosphere. Skip it. I feel sad for next other track. Btw i still like Ana voice in "Leave me torture" rather than "Im feeling". "Scent of lure" is some sort like Sin of Thy Beloved. "As sad as beautiful" is good song and atmosphere (oh finally). Then come last maiden cover. Originality 9/10. Wonderful rythm !!!
Keep up good work.
Salute !!

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Darkspace - Dark Space III (2008)

2010-01-29T05:00:00.000-08:00

Country : Switzerland
Genre : Ambient/Dark Metal

01. Dark 3.11
02. Dark 3.12
03. Dark 3.13
04. Dark 3.14
05. Dark 3.15
06. Dark 3.16
07. Dark 3.17

My Comment
Going to dark zone. This 1st time i heard about this band actually. yeah yeah true they are good. This album is limited to 500 unit only. To be truth i quite passion with their atmosphere. Such a chaotic and true darkness. They are 3 man involved and they using drum machine to complete the atmosphere. "Dark 3.11" make me going to their journey to the darkest world. They are using ambient synth, depressive scream, epic tremolo riffing while supporting in whispering vocal and drum machine. Most of their song is 10 minute over, yet they elaborated rythm slowly. The rythm much psycological to me (am i been hypnotized?). Btw i do respect them coz they made simple yet effective music that really accounter me. "Dark 3.14" is using diff approach. Everlasting dark synth and palm muting riff (not good track for me).Well overall highly recommended this album. Thanks DarkSpace for this masterpiece.

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The Vision Bleak's Carpathia - A Dramatic Poem (2005)

2010-01-26T15:56:00.000-08:00

Country : Germany
Genre : Gothic Metal

01. The Drama Of The Wicked
02. Secrecies In Darkness
03. Carpathia
04. Dreams In The Witchhouse
05. Sister Najade (The Tarn By The Firs)
06. The Curse Of Arabia
07. Kutulu!
08. The Charm Is Done

My Comment
Finally, great gothic band with twisted vibe. Grand symphonic synth to dark music, based on creepy and horrow. Great darkness atmosphere. Synth much like COF, and vocal like Type O Negative. "The Drama Of the Wicked" will awaken ur darkness soul. Concept synth like Dimmu Borgir. Synth is the key to lead all rythm. "Secrecies in Darkness" is in death influence with choir effect, palm muting, fast drum. Rythm is kinda repetitive yet elaborated slowly. Their Lyrics is based on horror and literature. Such a wonderful symphony. I pick "Kutulu", "Carpathia" and "Sister Najade" as standup track. Keep up good work. Recommended.

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Akphaezya - Anthology II: Links from the Dead Trinity (2008)

2010-01-24T05:32:00.000-08:00

Country : France
Genre : Progressive Avantgarde Gothic Metal

01. Preface
02. Chrysalis
03. Beyond the Sky
04. Khamsin
05. Reflections
06. Awake
07. The Golden Vortex of Kaltaz
08. The Secret of Time
09. Stolen Tears
10. Trance: H.L.4
11. The Bottle of Lie

My Comment
Akphaezya bringing avantgarde gothic to one step higher. This is their 1st album after demo album on 2004. Btw they are gothic on jazz influence (woot !!). Nehl which is vocalist (girl ^^) really can represent her feeling towards each rythm. She also able to change voice style on gothic or jazz or pop (lol?). This album start with darkwave and whispering Nehl voice in "Preface" (lyric on Avantgarde). Totally awesome. "Chrysalis" now showing strong gothic jazz element (ah remind me on Ephel Duath but in soft mode). Thanks also to Nehl for awesome jazz keyboard. "Beyond The Sky " is on acoustical. Great rythm and Nehl Vocal (much like Antichrisis+Lacuna Coil). Guitar riff also quite good. Heavy yet have melancholic solo (great tapping on "Awake"). Oh..cant say a word..grab it..totally recommended !!.
Thanks Nehl for superb vocal. Cant wait hear from u.

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Darkestrah - Embrace of Memory (2005)

2010-01-22T05:49:00.000-08:00

Counrty : Germany
Genre : Epic Black Metal

01. Embrace of Memory
02. Black Cathedral
03. Sign of War
04. Akyr Zaman
05. Human Hopes
06. Primitive Dance
07. Marching of the Hordes (Pagan cover)

My Comment
They are only among of five metaller band of Kyrgyzstan but thats not stop them to supporting the horde.
Their contribution in "Akyr Zaman" from Stimme aus der Tiefe #1 compilation had lift up thier named and to well known now. "Black Cathedral" starts with energic rythm (em..remind me to Graveworm), raw disorted riff, blasting double pedal, epic synth and high pitch scream. However i like if guitar riff more technical and fast picking due to lack good riff (can be improve this one). Well "Sign of War" is changing, riff more to epic and well nice atmosphere. Now their standup track "Akyr Zaman". Good starting folk keyboard (or this violin?) remind me to Adorned Brood song in Metal Museum Vol 3 and then rising Black influence. Others last song was not bad also. Recommended this album !!!

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Mundanus Imperium - The Spectral Spheres Coronation (1998)

2010-01-21T03:01:00.000-08:00

Country : Norway
Genre : Dark Progressive Metal

01. Distant Conglomeration
02. The Life of What You Seek
03. Beyond the Earthly
04. Starwars
05. Predominate
06. Stargazer (Rainbow cover)
07. The Unborn Breathes in Silence
08. If the Universe Transformed

My Comment
They currently split out but yet the do attract me with awesome music. Too bad i havent have their demo "Ode to the Nightsky". If u had it, plz upload and sent me. really need it badly. Jorn that is vocalist also perfoming as live vocal for Yngwie Malmstein and Ayreon (album 01011001). His vocal is energic. Lyric is based on Outerspace? (whatever). Before in their Demo their using harsh vocal but not in this album. The atmosphere was dark epic. Remind me to Therion ofc. Keyboard as main key for this band (dark orchestra) while supporting by disorted guitar. I do enjoying all the track. Although its not really "Outerspace" element, overall this album is fuckin awesome. highly recommended. Ty to Mundanus Imperium for such a great masterpiece.

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Golden Dawn - Masquerade (2003)

2010-01-16T18:55:00.000-08:00

Country : Austria
Genre : Extreme Gothic Metal

01. Silent Inferno
02. Doomsday Celebration
03. Alive and Immortal?
04. Where Dragons Reign
05. Masquerade
06. Enthralled by Unknown Dimensions
07. Unborn Again
08. A Memory's Reflection
09. Sic Transit Gloria Mundi
10. Angel

My Comment
I was almost shocking with i heard. I thought extreme gothic will be like Moonspell etc but i was totally wrong. They have many variety influence and element. (same like The Root in my previous post yet there are totally into dark music). Most element are in Neoclassical, some Power, Gothic, Viking and etc. Its really like blend of mix. Whatever they influent are, they still manage to find what their best. Thanks to talented Dreamlord (vocal, keyboard) for good music arrangement. I know him eversince he at Wallachia. "Silent Inferno" uses clean (not very good) and high scream vocal. "Doomsday Celebration" are in neoclassical mode and good solo. For all guitar riff in all track, i rather give 7/10. Good and have many variation depending what mode are. They also had mix with some electronic. I like their bad ass drum well managed to fast and slow beat. Conclusion this album is great yet i do prefer remaining in one genre.
Recommended !! Salute Them !!

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In Vain - Mantra (2010)

2010-01-16T06:17:00.000-08:00

Country : Norway
Genre : Progressive Death/Black Metal

01. Captivating Solitude
02. Ain't No Lovin'
03. Mannefall
04. On The Banks Of The Mississippi
05. Dark Prophets, Black Hearts
06. Wayakin (The Guardian Spirit Of The Nez Perce)
07. Circle Of Agony
08. Sombre Fall, Burdened Winter

My Comment
In Vain come with 2nd album bringing a clear progressive black death.
"Captivating Solitude" start in dark sorrow mode. Slow rythm with high pitch scream c/w clean vocal. Guitar riff not very technical but have many variation effect,skill and melodical solo (progressive influence). "Aint No Lovin" are in heavy riff, double pedal and death+black mix vocal. In Vain have long song yet complex whereby u can listen to some classical element,acoustical and clean sound is added. Every layer is changing and making it elaborating like flowing in the wind. In Vain tries to various their rythm in every track leaving plain and same concept to all track. There known what going to reach in this album. My Fav track is "Sombre Fall, Burdened Winter". It remind me to something yet i still dont know what it is. haha..
Well Good luck to In Vain
Salute !!!!

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Aktarum - Gang of Trolls (2010)

2010-01-16T05:44:00.000-08:00

Country : Belgium
Genre : Black Viking Metal

01. Troll's Story
02. Fight To Death
03. Black Troll
04. Jurassik Troll
05. Gang Of Trolls
06. Troll In The Forest
07. Rock'n Troll
08. Spiritual Troll
09. Introll Army
10. Troll Army
11. March of the Trolls
12. Victory Troll
13. Troll Bard
14. Imperial Troll

My Comment
Hail Aktarum for joining viking horde with this new and 1st album "Gang Of Troll". Supporting viking scene with belgium biggest band "Ancient Rites !!!! ". This album start with folkish ambient + orchestra music in "Troll Story". The Troll begin in "Fight of Death" , the good thing belgium have their own viking music comparing norwegian. Look like their using every Troll name in most their track (-_-) .
Keyboard using orchestra and ambient effect making a good black viking atmophere. Guitar riff was really catchy. I cant stop headbanging. Drum also awesome. good galloping through. Vocal are in harsh scream. Not really bad vocal. The journey continue with Black Troll (best track for me) and rest of other track. Their really had their own strength alhough they still new. Whatever it is, grab this album. they do talented.
Best of good luck for them. Highly recommended.

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Ihsahn - After (2010)

2010-01-14T06:23:00.000-08:00

Country : Norway
Genre : Progressive Metal

01. The Barren Lands
02. A Grave Inversed
03. After
04. Frozen Lakes On Mars
05. Undercurrent
06. Austere
07. Heavens Black Sea
08. On The Shores

My Comment
woot Ihsan back with new album !! err..I missout AngL and should hear soon (fuk me). This album start with "The Barren Lands" which had unique sound (messy rythm) yet really catch my mood. "A Grave Inversed" is in deep fast technical picking with sax (omfg really cool). "After" based on progressive and slower tempo including clean ihsahn vocal. By comparing to their 1st album "The Adversary" i bet this one had devoloped so much. many song was unique (Adversary bit static and bored few end track) with kicking ass drum beat and sax with guitar as building good atmosphere. Although this album not too technical as Adversary, it still had their own strenght. They really had find higher step in expressing their style. They manage to find good way to express sax with metal run from blues influence. Good work Ihsahn. Recommended !!

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Mysticum - Lost Masters of the Universe (2004)

2010-01-11T06:19:00.000-08:00

Country : Norway
Genre : Industrial Black Metal

01. Intro
02. The Rest
03. Wintermass
04. Mourning
05. Father Beyond
06. Forces of Darkness
07. Outro
08. Demons Never Sleep
09. Crypt of Fear
10. The Shattered Soul
11. The Grave of Petrified Souls
12. Mourning
13. Where the Raven Flies
14. Kingdom Comes
15. Eriaminell
16. Black Magic Mushrooms

My Comment
This is their Best of Compilation album. Too bad their been split up. Maybe they is earliest to bring Industrial in BM scene. "The Rest" was really amazing track from their 1st demo in 1993. Great programming effect (ambient effect), raw disorted riff, fast drum beat with thrash influence, harsh pain vocal. As their Industrial theme, its not really an influence coz they maintaning raw occult BM. "Wintermass" also quite good for me. First 7 track was poor recording (zz....cant enjoy all good song). Track 8 and after is from their 2nd demo. Look like vocal has been change to bad (haha). Well music arrangement also had change. Good devoloping and unique. Overall, good to hear (they had many idea). Sound was sucky. Good for collection.
Live Long Life to Mysticum !!

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Gehenna - Seen Through the Veils of Darkness (The Second Spell) - (1999)

2010-01-11T05:54:00.000-08:00

Country : Norway
Genre : Black (early), Black/Death Metal (now)

01. Lord of Flies
02. Shairak Kinnummh
03. Vinterriket
04. A Witch Is Born
05. Through the Veils of Darkness
06. The Mystical Play of Shadows
07. The Eyes of the Sun
08. A Myth...
09. Dark Poems Author

My Comment
When it come to 1995, Gehenna manage to raise above many flooded band under Darkthrone, Mayhem, Emperor skirt.
I rather like early Gehenna album due to their dark music. Well it not fast as Darkthrone or any earlier BM band but they had many good riff and awesome dark atmosphere. Guitar riff quite mellow. Keyboard was very very good. really a slab and diff approach from Emperor that time. It also a key to lead all rythm and dark atmosphere. It coins to many & many symphonic BM band afterwards. The harsh vocal manage to show dark and evil theme. Well in next after "Vinterriket", they have some Bathory sound like yet still maintaining Black as main purpose. I pick "Dark Poems Author", "A Witch is Born", "Throught Veil of Darkness" and "A Myth.." as good stand up track. Recommended !!!
Salute !!!

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